PLAW 2300 - Legal Research & Writing

Prerequisite(s): PLAW 1100 and ENG 1270 with C or better.
The purpose of the course is to develop the legal writing and research skills students will need as a paralegal. Students will be exposed to various legal writing techniques that are used in drafting a wide variety of legal documents. Throughout the semester, a strong emphasis is placed on proper writing methodology, formatting and citation. Projects include drafting research, correspondence, litigation and transactional documents. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)